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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.52, 3,628.13 and 2,250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.52, 3,628.13 and 2,250.04 is: 3,358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.52 : 3,628.13 = 2,250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.52/3,628.13 = 2,250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.52x = 3,628.13 × 2,250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.52x = 8,163,437.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,163,437.63/2,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.72

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